Death2Streaming DVD Swap

SHOW US YOUR MOOBIES!! We wanna see YOUR 🫵 films at our next event! We’re looking for local Houston (or Houston adjacent and willing to travel) filmmakers to showcase at our upcoming events! Our events only allow for us to show films that are under an hour, so please submit films accordingly. Our only other request is that if you are selected you come hang out with us and bring all of your friends and family (and all your DVDs 📀). When you’re ready, submit your short films at the link in our bio! And if you’re not selected for the next one, please don’t fret. We plan to host many more events, so we will always keep note of films and submissions. We will show every Houston movie ever made, that is our solemn duty as custodians of cinema 😈

Recap from our last swap for the Garden Oaks theater! Film, community, and lots of DVDS! 📀 Check out some of the great finds from our collection! If you missed out last time, come to our swap tonight at Alta Arts for the Hidden Gems Showcase! 💛💙📀

Thank you to everyone who came out last week to support the mission to Save Garden Oaks Theater and create this hub for artists, filmmakers and cinema lovers. To everyone who attended, and our collaborators and volunteers, your passion and energy made it such an incredible night! And thanks to @rustinthompson for coming out to Houston to show your film THE LAST PICTURE SHOWS with us. LET'S SAVE GARDEN OAKS Y'ALL!!!! Photos by @alankhoanguyen @death2streaming @localseahag @slatedcinema @cinemasocietyhtx @atthedeluxe @preshou @htxproducers @swampfilm @aurorapictureshow @blackcinemaclubhtx @houstonlatinofilmfestival

HOUSTON ! You dont wanna miss this Saturday! It’s gonna be an amazing night to support local filmmakers and mingle w the community. Dont miss out! Tickets on sale in my bio! #houstonstories #texasfilm #thingstodoinhouston #hiddengem #shortfilm

ATTENTION HOMIES!! NEXT SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, HIDDEN GEMS VOL.2 IS A GO!! Y’all dont wanna miss this night! @derikjmercado and I are proud to have another opportunity showcasing Houston’s talent. We have so much in store for the community with 10 amazing short films, followed by a discussion panel with some of the artists. As well as partnering with a few vendors to fulfill your film desires! We got @joingiggsy - @slatedcinema - @death2streaming ! Who knows there might be an after party👀. Come support local filmmakers! SCAN QR CODE FOR TICKETS! Tickets online are $10, at-door prices at $12. Parking is FREE!! The event will be held at The Alta Arts at 6:30pm! Dont miss out! The Alta Arts: 5412 Ashbrook Dr Artwork by: @mel.09890 ❤️ #houstonfilm #texasfilm #shortfilms #hiddengems #movies

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD & SAVE THE GARDEN OAKS THEATER! From our friends at @arthousehtx : Join us on Tuesday, April 28 at the DeLUXE Theater (@atthedeluxe ) for a special evening dedicated to preserving one of Houston’s historic cinema landmarks. This fundraiser, film screening, and community visioning session comes at a critical moment, with only a month to secure the future of the Garden Oaks Theater. We are launching an urgent capital campaign to save and reopen the theater as a nonprofit cinema and community space. Through Arthouse Houston, we are calling on individuals, organizations, and supporters of all sizes to contribute to the Preservation Fund. This is a pay-what-you-can event. All donations are tax-deductible and will go directly toward the purchase and restoration of this beloved cultural site. RSVP LINK IN BIO The evening will feature the Houston premiere of The Last Picture Shows, a new documentary by Rustin Thompson, with the filmmaker in attendance. The film traces a journey across the American West, uncovering the fading and resilient legacy of small-town movie theaters. This event will also include: * a community-led information and visioning session, inviting attendees to imagine the future of the Garden Oaks Theater together. * Local vendors, including Slated Cinema Magazine, and a DVD swap hosted by @death2streaming , * 16mm film projections * Banner and sign-making activities * Drinks and popcorn This is more than a film screening. It’s a call to action. Join us in building a future where Houston’s historic theaters continue to thrive, and communities come together to share and create stories. 🎥

Join us on Tuesday, April 28 at the DeLUXE Theater for a special evening dedicated to preserving one of Houston’s historic cinema landmarks. This fundraiser, film screening, and community visioning session comes at a critical moment, with only a month to secure the future of the Garden Oaks Theater. We are launching an urgent capital campaign to save and reopen the theater as a nonprofit cinema and community space. Through Arthouse Houston, we are calling on individuals, organizations, and supporters of all sizes to contribute to the Preservation Fund. This is a pay-what-you-can event, with a suggested donation of $50. All donations are tax-deductible and will go directly toward the purchase and restoration of this beloved cultural site. RSVP LINK IN BIO The evening will feature the Houston premiere of The Last Picture Shows, a new documentary by Rustin Thompson, with the filmmaker in attendance. The film traces a journey across the American West, uncovering the fading and resilient legacy of small-town movie theaters. Blending contemporary footage with reflections inspired by Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show, the documentary offers a poignant look at an industry in transition, and a reminder of the vital role cinemas play as spaces for connection, memory, and community. In addition to the screening, the event will include a community-led information and visioning session, inviting attendees to imagine the future of the Garden Oaks Theater together. The night will also feature: * Local vendors, including a DVD swap hosted by @death2streaming * 16mm film projections * Banner and sign-making activities * Drinks and popcorn This is more than a film screening. It’s a call to action. Join us in building a future where Houston’s historic theaters continue to thrive, and communities come together to share and create stories.

ATTENTION! CALL FOR SHORTS!! Aye homies, it’s been a while! @derikjmercado and I are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting another Hidden Gems Showcase! We’re looking for some shorts to add for the line up this year. Scan the QR code to submit your film! Deadline April 10th! Good luck, we’re looking forward to yall’s work! If you have any issues or questions feel free to reach out via email [email protected] Artwork: @mel.09890

Congrats to all those people that got a little statue, but now it’s time for to announce the winner that everyone is waiting for, the winner of the first ever Death2Streaming Oscars Ballot competition🏆 It was a tight race, even without any of our competitors dissing century old art forms (as far as we are aware) but we are proud to announce that @sebimendoza has won the competition and the gift basket. Missing only a staggering 3 categories, Sebastian was not here to mess around. Fun fact: he was also one of the filmmakers that screened with us on Saturday. His film “Perfect Sound” played in the 2 pm slot! Thank you so much to everyone who participated! We can’t have swaps without you and if you filled out a ballot that means you showed up. We do this because we know we’re not the only ones craving community, and pouring over the ballots last night reminded us of that fact. 💙💛 Also a major thank you to the organizations that donated to us for the gift basket. @cactus_music @slatedcinema @theriveroakstheatre @thecoffeehousehtx you all helped to make this a truly special competition! DVDs and movies forever!

And we’ve reached the third film on our schedule! 🔉 Perfect Sound 🔉 A Film by @sebimendoza A collision of sight and sounds help to create this frenetic atmosphere that feels uniquely specific to the medium of cinema. A wildly impressive outing from a filmmaker that uses every tool in their bag. This will be the final film of the day, so you won’t want to miss it at 2 PM. In fact, you might as well stay for the whole event. It’s from 11 am - 3 pm this Saturday 3/14. Cast and Crew: Joshua McClelland @joshua_backup6912 Arnau Brotons Darcy Lally Elia Valdes

Our next movie on the schedule is a video game adaptation (in a broader sense) 💾 The Last Game 💾 Directed by @tokoware An existential exploration about the connectedness of the human experience told through a woman’s conversation with the artificial intelligence in a video game. So yeah, it gets a little freaky deaky. 👾 This is in the 1pm slot, be there or be pong? Also, show up for the whole event from 11 am - 3 pm on 3/14 at @thecoffeehousehtx Written, Directed, and Edited by @tokoware Produced by Robert Garcia @townhallcreative Cast: Leslie Betancout as Penelope @l3slieeeeeee Robert Garcia as Pong Ricardo Betancourt as Narrator

Our first film on the schedule is a funny one! 🚨 Curity Boyz 🚨 Directed by @officialdiegogarcia A hilarious mockumentary about a day in the life two security officers, if you’re bold enough to call them that. It’s a laugh riot. Come check it out on 3/14! The film starts at 12 PM! Crew Writer/Director - Diego Rene Garcia: @officialdiegogarcia Assistant Director - Frank Sosa: @fsosa210 Sound Mixer - Day Thomas: @day__thomas Production Coordinator - Diego Valdovinos: @lecousinofdora Executive Producer - Christian Martinez: @xbreedhtx Executive Producer - Amarilis Alvarado: @xbreedhtx Cast Awdl - Brendan Bean @beanbrendan Celin - Diego Rene Garcia @officialdiegogarcia Delinquent - Tony H. Monreal @tony.h.monreal Lady - Delaney Renee @laney.renee Delinquent #2 - Diego Valdovinos @lecousinofdora